HONDA Launches CBR 150

VEHICLE SUMMARY
Name:	CBR150R
Type:	Sports
VERDICT
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AGAINST	NA
OUR RATINGS
Appearance:
Comfort:
Features:
Performance:
Value for money:
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement:	149.4cc
Engine:	149.4cc, 4-stroke
Maximum Power:	17.58 Bhp @ 10500 rpm
Maximum Torque:	12.66 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Gears:	6 Manual
Clutch:	Wet Multi Plate
Bore:	63.5
Stroke:	47.2
No. of Cylinders:	1
Valve Per Cylinder:	4
Chassis Type:	Twin Tube Diamond
Cooling Type:	Liquid Cooling
DIMENSIONS
Length:	2000.00 mm
Width:	825.00 mm
Height:	1120.00 mm
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Weight:	138.00 kg
Ground Clearance:	190.00 mm
Fuel Tank:	13.00 ltrs
Wheelbase:	1305.00 mm
Electrical System:	NA
Headlamp:	12V 60/55W H4
Battery Type:	Maintainance Free
Battery Voltage:	12V
Battery Capacity:	6Ah
Horn:	Dual
Wheel Type:	Alloys
Wheel Size:	100/80-17 - 130/70-17 mm
Tubeless:
Colors:	Black with Pearl Sunbeam White, Sports Red with Pearl Sunbeam White

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Fuel Guage:	Digital
Self Start:
Tacho Meter:	Analogue
Trip Meter:	Digital-2
Alloys:
Speedometer:	Digital
Passenger Footrest:
Passenger Backrest:
Step-up Seat:
Pass-light:
Low Fuel Indicator:
Low Oil Indicator:
Low Battery Indicator:
High Oil Temp. Indicator:
Choked Air Filter Indicator:

ON ROAD PRICE

Rs. 1,34,000
* Mumbai. May vary.

Overview of 2012 New Honda CBR150R

Honda India surprised all the media persons and auto enthusiasts by unveiling the CBR150R at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. The company launched the bike on 15th March, 2012 (Bookings are open). Honda CBR150R looks very promising and many prospective buyers were waiting for this 150cc bike from last 2 years. Honda CBR150R is going to compete head on with Karizma ZMR & R15 as Honda India has priced the base model of CBR150R at Rs. 1,16,385.00 (Ex-showroom New Delhi). Honda launched the 2012 model of the CBR150R in Thailand last year and the design of new bike seems to be inspired from the Honda's VFR series which gives look of a big engined bike. Honda CBR150R is available in two variants - Standard and Deluxe.

Fast Facts About 2012 New Honda CBR150R

- Unveiled for India at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi (Jan, 2012)
- Launched on 15th March, 2012 (Bookings are open)
- Base/Standard model priced at Rs. 1,16,385.00 (Ex-showroom New Delhi)
- Booking amount is only Rs. 5000.00
- Looks like CBR250R from most of the angles
- Is available in two variants - Standard and Deluxe.
- Powered by a 149.4cc liquid-cooled engine mated to 6-speed transmission
- Generates maximum power of 17.6 bhp at 10500 rpm
- Generates maximum torque of 12.6 nm at 8500 rpm

Variants of 2012 New Honda CBR150R

- Honda CBR150R Standard
- Honda CBR150R Deluxe

Honda CBR150R is available in two variants - Standard and Deluxe. The Deluxe variant features sporty graphics and Standard variant is available in red and black shade only. Technically both the variants are same.

Price of 2012 New Honda CBR150R

- Honda CBR150R Standard - Rs. 1,16,385.00 (Ex-showroom New Delhi)
- Honda CBR150R Deluxe - Rs. 1,17,385.00 (Ex-showroom New Delhi)

Honda CBR150R has been priced very competitively at Rs. 1,16,385.00 for the standard variant and Rs. 1,17,385.00 for the deluxe variant. The price seems to be quite reasonable considering the fact that it features a liquid cooled 150cc engine. The on-road price of Honda CBR150R in Mumbai is Rs. 1,34,000.00 for the standard variant and Rs. 1,35,000.00 for the deluxe variant.

Design and Styling of 2012 New Honda CBR150R

In terms of design and styling it seems that Honda designers had superbike VFR1200F in mind while designing the CBR150R. It features similar looking headlight, tail lamp, engine cowl and front fairing. 2012 New CBR150R is the most handsome looking 150cc bike in India. The small exhaust pipe design looks awesome which has been finished in chrome to give it upmarket look. It also features step-up seat which gives CBR150R a sporty touch with split grab rail which further enhances the looks of the bike. The updated CBR150R has the VFR1200F's distinct headlight design while the body panels reflect the CBR lineage.

Instrument Cluster of 2012 New Honda CBR150R

- Digital plus analogue combo instrument panel
- Digital speedometer, fuel gauge and trip meter
- Analogue tachometer

2012 Honda CBR150R features a very neat instrument cluster which is dominated by the analogue tachometer in centre and digital speedometer is placed below it. The orange backlight for the screen looks very cool especially at night.

Engine of 2012 New Honda CBR150R

- 149.4cc 4 Stroke
- 6 Speed Manual Transmission
- Maximum Power of 17.6 Bhp
- Maximum Torque of 12.6 Nm 

The Honda CBR150R is powered by a 149.4cc 4-stroke carburetted single cylinder 4 valve DOHC engine with 11.0:1 compression and CDI ignition, mated to a 6-speed wet clutch manual transmission. Honda CBR150R produces 17.6 Bhp at 10500 rpm and 12.6 Nm of torque at 8500 rpm.

Suspension & Brakes of 2012 New Honda CBR150R

- Tube type one side/both side operation
- 276mm front disc and 220mm rear disc

2012 Honda CBR150R uses tube type one side operating suspension at the front while the rear is a tube type both side operating suspension. Brakes are discs at both the front and rear, sized 276mm at the front and 220mm at the rear. Most of the high end bikes in India now feature disc brakes like we have seen in Apache RTR 180, Bajaj Pulsar 220, Hero Honda Karizma ZMR & Yamaha R15.

Shades Available in 2012 New Honda CBR150R

New 2012 Honda CBR150R Standard is available in two shades:

- Black with Pearl Sunbeam White
- Sports Red with Pearl Sunbeam White

New 2012 Honda CBR150R Deluxe is available in two shades:

- Black with Candy Palm Green
- Vibrant Orange with Pearl Sunbeam White colour